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Hello every one. I'm worried about my fella. 12+ weeks ago he quit smoking cannabis. He was a very heavy user, (15 - 16 large J's every day) We'd had a wonderful 1st family holiday abroad and on our return he suddenly announced 'that was it. No more! ' he'd managed 10 days without so why not.. GREAT !! Carol | |
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Member Posts: 1 | Can you get anything out of him as to what's causing the depression? Does he say whether it's related to the cannabis withdrawal. Obviously the best thing would be to see the doctor. 15 spliffs a day is a truly huge amount, depending on how long he's been smoking at that level he may simply be experiencing a very elongated 'come down'; he's been so high for so long that the feeling of being sober is too overwhelming. It might also be that he's coming to understand reality and there may be an element of regret or fear for the future. I'd keep up hope; as long as he stays off the dope, things should eventually start to come round. | |
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after a long time smoking (22yrs or so for me) its really quite hard getting used to life without it. though i know it's for the better. im 4 months in and still missing it bad at times. sometimes it pisses me right off and i wish i could have a little smoke/vape. but i know i couldn't and i'd be back to square one and caning it nonstop. things like watching films on tv, or just lazing round at home, make me remember the old times. and thats when i miss it most. it's a lot easier if im busy or occupied. and exercising a lot helps me get tired and sleep. im hoping, like tobacco, that really it's going to take me a year to get over it and get to that point where i wouldn't want one if you put it on a plate in front of me. currently im not at that point, but if it goes like quitting the fags then i know thats just a matter of time. i have read of the doc helping ppl, though i guess it's antidepressants. i find posting/reading up here helps. theres always someone starting a quit & a good few people who've been quit for a long time. it's good to know it's the same for everyone. i hope yr both doing ok. good luck. the fact he's decided to knock it on the head is key - thats a big decision to make and means hes ready. it's just going to be tough for about 6 weeks then it gets a lot easier (or it did for me). take care, s | |
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Hi every one.. Thanks for all of your input, you've been very helpful. Nearly the end of april now and things are beginning to look up Carol xx | |
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but as the weeks have gone on he's gradually got sadder and sadder and simply withdrawn in to him self. He has got no interest in anything anymore. Barely speaks and when he does it's so negative. I'm really worried, he refuses point blank to go to the Docs' for a check over.. Is it usual for this to be happening? I simply don't know what to do.
It's been one hell of a ride though. He's almost his old self without the nasty weed! I have to be honest I really I thought all was lost.. Just goes to show, with support for everyone It really can be done. Thank you ALL so very much. You must login to post.
